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Last December, Sony released an alpha Android 4.0 ROM... now they are regaling us with more ice cream sandwich goodness. Sony has released the beta version of this ROM for select Sony Xperiadevices

While this update comes with much more functionality than its predecessor, it still lacks very important features. Some of the more prominent added features include activated GSM modem, FM radio, updated UI, beefed up lock screen and a quick dialer. Being able to access GSM networks is probably the most important, consumer utilizing this ROM will now be able to make calls... precisely what phone is designed to do.

There are important features that are lacking, though, since Sony is still waiting for approval in order to activate them. Such include WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as access to Google Apps including the Android market. Hopefully Google will give them the okay soon, and Android 4.0 will be in the wild before too long.

This beta version is aimed at developers, as Sony does not intend this incomplete ROM to be used as a daily driver. Regardless, it could be fun for the more adventurous Android user to check out what Ice Cream Sandwich will be like on Sony hardware. If you happen to be the proud owner of an Xperia Arc S, Xperia Ray, or Xperia Neo V, this ROM is available for your flashing needs.